Monthly Archive for December, 2012

: December, 2012

Former bad boy basketball star Dennis Rodman is convinced his ex-wife Carmen Electra can change Simon Cowell’s “grouchy” reputation now they are dating – because the model “knows how to have a good …

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Former bad boy basketball star Dennis Rodman is convinced his ex-wife Carmen Electra can change Simon Cowell’s “grouchy” reputation now they are dating – because the model “knows how to have a good time.”

The music mogul has been linked to Electra for months and he confirmed the romance speculation during a recent interview with U.S. radio host Ryan Seacrest.

Now, the Playboy model’s ex has given his seal of approval to the potential relationship – and hopes Electra can make grumpy Cowell happy.

Rodman tells Britain’s The Sun newspaper, “Carmen is one sexy lady and someone who knows how to have a good time. Simon has a reputation for being kind of grouchy, but Carmen will make sure he has a big grin on his face – if you know what I mean.

“I’ve slept with over 2,000 women. After a while they all become a bit of a blur. One woman looks the same as another – but not Carmen. She’s right up there in the top 10.”

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Rodman also opened up about his short-lived romance and subsequent marriage to the beauty in the late 1990s, revealing the pair snatched sex sessions whenever possible.

He adds, “When we were together we couldn’t keep our hands off each other. I’m a physical person who needs sex – Carmen was my match. Carmen has a passion for sex and wants it whenever the mood takes her, no matter what time of day. We were at it all the time.

“The most memorable occasion was when we were on a private jet going to Canada. My agent was also on the plane, but Carmen wanted sex and so did I. We just got it on without thinking. It was no big deal, just sex. My agent was sitting opposite us in the jet, but he didn’t care – and neither did we.”

And despite their acrimonious split, the basketball ace wants his ex to be happy: “Carmen and I had a great relationship, but not one you would ever call boyfriend-girlfriend. I was never faithful to her. I wasn’t like a proper husband, and I guess she knew that. There were lots of other women – but Carmen was pretty special to me and I was close to her. We always speak if we run into each other. Our marriage was short, but we had fun.”

Adam Lambert has slammed Tom Hopper’s new movie musical “Les Miserables,” insisting the film “suffered massively” due to its all-star cast “pretending to be singers.” The former “American Idol” star, …

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Adam Lambert has slammed Tom Hopper’s new movie musical “Les Miserables,” insisting the film “suffered massively” due to its all-star cast “pretending to be singers.”

The former “American Idol” star, who began his career in musical theater, took to Twitter to voice his disappointment with the big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway production.

In a series of posts, he writes, “Les Mis: Visually impressive w (with) great emotional performances. But the score suffered massively with great actors PRETENDING to be singers… it’s an opera. Hollywood’s movie musicals treat the singing as the last priority… Anne Hathaway as Fantine and (Aaron Tveit as) Enjolras were the exceptions for me. Helena B (Bonham) Carter and Sacha B (Baron) Cohen were great too.”

The entire Hollywood cast, including Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried, sang live on set – but Lambert insists the stars’ vocals should instead have been pre-recorded and digitally enhanced.

He adds, “With that cast, they should have studio recorded and sweetened the vocals. Eponine’s (Samantha Barks’) voice was cool too… I felt like I should ignore the vocals and focus on the emotional subtext – but the singing was so distracting at times it pulled me out. The industry will say, ‘These actors were so brave to attempt singing this score live’ but why not cast actors who could actually sound good? Sorry for being so harsh but it’s so true!”

Actress Evan Rachel Wood then tweeted Lambert to point out that her singing in 2007 musical “Across the Universe” wasn’t dubbed, and he replied, “That sounded good! OK yes, that’s another movie musical exception. That movie was on point. And you were stunning in it.”

Embattled comedian Katt Williams has defended his decision to allow guns in his home following his arrest on suspicion of child endangerment on Friday, insisting he needs the weapons to keep his kids …

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Embattled comedian Katt Williams has defended his decision to allow guns in his home following his arrest on suspicion of child endangerment on Friday, insisting he needs the weapons to keep his kids safe.

Cops visited the funnyman’s Los Angeles home and detained him for allegedly endangering four children. Officials at L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services reportedly found guns and drugs in the house, which they deemed a safety hazard for the kids.

Williams was released from custody on $100,000 bail later on Friday, and he is adamant keeping guns stored in his home is not endangering his children.

He tells TMZ.com, “How do you keep kids safe without guns? If the police come in and raid my place and break into my gun boxes, you’re gonna find guns! I’m not in a gang, what difference does it make?”

Speaking out about the drug allegations, the star added, “Weed is not a drug.”

Embattled Williams – who has been arrested on several occasions in recent months over allegations including harassment, assault and reckless driving – found himself embroiled in more drama following his release from jail as his pal Marion ‘Suge’ Knight became involved in a brawl outside a Hollywood club.

Williams had enjoyed an evening out with Knight at the Eden hotspot, but the rap mogul was caught up in a fight outside the venue.

The funnyman was spotted walking away from the brawl, while Knight allegedly clipped a man with his vehicle as he left the scene, according to TMZ.

Williams is set to find out in the coming week whether he will face felony child endangerment charges as the case is due to go before the District Attorney.

Pregnant star Jessica Simpson has debuted her bulging baby bump on Twitter.com, less than a week after announcing she is expecting her second child. The singer/actress confirmed weeks of speculation …

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Pregnant star Jessica Simpson has debuted her bulging baby bump on Twitter.com, less than a week after announcing she is expecting her second child.

The singer/actress confirmed weeks of speculation on Christmas Day by posting a photo of her seven-month-old daughter Maxwell sitting in the sand during a festive vacation in Hawaii behind the message “BIG SIS.”

Now Simpson, who is engaged to Maxwell’s father Eric Johnson, has returned to Twitter to share a photograph of her growing belly (click here for the pic).

The star, who is wearing a bikini and long, flowing floral shirt in the snap, declared on Sunday, “Bumpin’ and proud!”

Kings of Leon will perform at Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s annual New Year’s Eve party on the Caribbean island of St. Barts, according to new reports. Reports suggested Rihanna had been …

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Kings of Leon will perform at Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s annual New Year’s Eve party on the Caribbean island of St. Barts, according to new reports.

Reports suggested Rihanna had been booked to headline the big gig, but she has been spotted in Africa with rumored boyfriend Chris Brown, and now it seems as if new dad Nathan Followill and his band have landed the lucrative end-of-year bash.

The gig will end an amazing seven days for drummer Followill, who became a first-time dad on December 27.

Over 400 guests, including Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Naomi Campbell and movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, are expected to ring in 2013 at the Chelsea Football Club owner’s party on Monday night.

Charlie Sheen has apologized after he was caught using a homophobic slur at a hosting gig in Mexico on Friday. The former “Two and a Half Men” star was filmed shouting profanities as he opened his new …

Charlie Sheen has apologized after he was caught using a homophobic slur at a hosting gig in Mexico on Friday.

The former “Two and a Half Men” star was filmed shouting profanities as he opened his new rooftop bar Epic at the El Ganzo hotel in Cabo San Lucas.

In video footage of the launch, Sheen asks the crowd from onstage, “How we doing? Lying bunch of f— a—, how we doing?”

The controversial actor has now spoken out about the incident, telling TMZ.com, “I meant no ill will and intended to hurt no one and I apologize if I offended anyone.”

However, Sheen’s sincerity came into question as he added, “I meant to say maggot but I have a lisp.”

The event included a set by rocker Slash and was attended by guests including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Newlywed rocker Ronnie Wood wishes he had met his third wife Sally Humphreys sooner as he is convinced there is no woman “more suited” to him than her. The Rolling Stones guitarist exchanged vows with …

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Newlywed rocker Ronnie Wood wishes he had met his third wife Sally Humphreys sooner as he is convinced there is no woman “more suited” to him than her.

The Rolling Stones guitarist exchanged vows with the theatre producer in a private ceremony at London’s The Dorchester hotel on December 21 after a six-month whirlwind romance.

Wood is 31 years older than his bride, and admits he regrets not getting to know her earlier.

“It was a wonderful day. She looked beautiful walking through that doorway. I feel very blessed to have a new family. My dad and brothers are no longer with us so it’s really nice to be welcomed by a new gang. Her relatives are lovely.”

Sir Paul McCartney and Rod Stewart were at the groom’s side as best men, and Wood insists it was an honor to have his friends there on the big day.

He says, “They have always been very supportive of me and Sally. Paul was saying at (his wedding), ‘Wow, this is wonderful, you two make a great couple.'”

Kim Kardashian is set to become a mom – the reality TV star is expecting a baby with rapper beau Kanye West. West shared the good news with hundreds of concertgoers during a show in Atlantic City, …

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Kim Kardashian is set to become a mom – the reality TV star is expecting a baby with rapper beau Kanye West.

West shared the good news with hundreds of concertgoers during a show in Atlantic City, N.J., on Sunday night, revealing Kardashian is about 12 weeks along. He told the audience to “stop the music and make noise for my baby mama” in reference to his girlfriend, who was in the crowd.

Members of Kardashian’s family also took to Twitter.com to share their excitement – Khloe Kardashian Odom wrote, “KIMYE!!!!! Keeping secrets is hard with so many family members! Especially when you are so freaking excited!!!!! LOVE is everything!!!!”

Her older sister, Kourtney Kardashian, who has two children with longtime beau Scott Disick, also took to Twitter and exclaimed, “Been wanting to shout from the rooftops with joy and now I can! Another angel to welcome to our family. Overwhelmed with excitement!”

Matthew McConaughey is a dad again. The star has thanked fans for their well wishes following the birth of his third child on Friday. The movie star’s wife Camila Alves gave birth to son Livingston, a …

The star has thanked fans for their well wishes following the birth of his third child on Friday.

The movie star’s wife Camila Alves gave birth to son Livingston, a sibling for their two kids, Levi, 4, and Vida, 2.

McConaughey announced the pregnancy news in a Twitter.com post in July, a month after he and Alves wed, and he returned to the site on Saturday to tell fans about the family’s new arrival.

In a post, he writes, “Camila gave birth to our third child yesterday morning. Our son, Livingston Alves McConaughey was born at 7:43am on 12.28.12. He greeted the world at 9lbs. and 21 inches. Bless up and thank you for your well wishes. Happy New year, and just keep livin, Camila and Matthew McConaughey.”

Model Crystal Harris appears to be dead set on exchanging vows with Playboy boss Hugh Hefner on New Year’s Eve after calling off their wedding in 2011 just days before the big event.

The 26 year old will wed Hef, who is 60 years her senior, at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills on Monday – and to silence the doubters who still think the nuptials won’t happen, Harris is sharing photos of her December 19 bridal shower with fans online.

Her business partner, Ashley Matthau, threw the party at the pals’ new lingerie store, Femme Fatale, and Harris tells Us Weekly magazine it was the perfect send-off: “We really love Disney. We are huge fans. We go to Disneyland together a lot. My favorite movie is ‘The Little Mermaid,’ so she (Matthau) got me an Ariel-themed cake.

“We played fun games too. We did questionnaires about who knows the bride best – Ashley won, and my mom came in second!”

And, in lieu of gifts, the bride-to-be asked guests to bring Christmas ornaments to decorate the tree in the bedroom she shares with the Playboy boss.

She tells the publication, “It was really sweet. I opened all the ornaments – some were wedding themed, some were Disney.”

Now, Harris is looking forward to the wedding: “We’re keeping it really small this time. We’re happy about it. It’s going to be a quiet private wedding here at the Mansion with our close friends… I think, with everything that happened before, we want to keep it quiet and private. Last time it turned into a big ordeal and then it all fell apart.

“I needed to explore out there and take the time away. The time away really helped make me realize that where I’m meant to be is here with Hef. Hef cares for me so much, and I care for him so much. We love each other. I felt like I needed to be home and this is home for me… This time around is amazing. Our relationship is better than it ever has been before.”